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"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Curated by me, Juergen Berkessel, we explore how technological advances shape artistic expression and vice versa. This platform serves as a digest for enthusiasts and professionals who seek to understan

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I'm Juergen Berkessel, founder of Polymash, a digital strategy company with a focus on podcast production, SEO, and web design. But I also combine my expertise in digital strategy with a passion for art and music, offering a unique perspective on the convergence of technology and artistic expression.

01/11/2025

E-ink displays are stepping into the spotlight as a practical solution for art collectors with limited space. As highlighted in Andrew Liszewski’s piece on *The Verge*, E Ink’s partnership with PocketBook and Sharp has introduced the InkPoster, a battery-powered, low-energy frame using Spectra 6 technology to display high-quality digital art. These displays don’t emit light like traditional screens, making them more akin to printed artworks—a significant shift in how art might be integrated into modern living spaces.

For me, this marks a generational turning point. Younger collectors, raised in digital environments, prioritize flexibility, eco-consciousness, and accessibility. "As a Gen X boomer, I’m at the end of my collector’s journey, surrounded by the meaningful artworks I’ve gathered—family pieces and inherited treasures. But for younger audiences... these displays offer entirely new possibilities."

Could this technology redefine "ownership" for digital natives, or will it simply complement traditional collecting?

A practical solution for rotating multiple artworks in limited space

01/11/2025

Swedish artist Mikael Genberg is sending a bright red Swedish cottage to the Moon, according to a report from PRNewswire. Launching on January 15 from the Kennedy Space Center via ispace’s lunar rover and lander, Genberg’s “MoonHouse” blends art, architecture, and—let’s be honest—a sense of humor. This whimsical project comes after 25 years of planning, proving that sometimes the wildest concepts really can break orbit.

I have to admit, this made me laugh. Is this what happens when space agencies and artists collaborate? NASA might be running out of ideas, but Genberg’s playful vision is hard not to admire. “It’s exciting that something so original and unmistakably Swedish... will highlight our Earthly destination for years to come,” said Susanne Andersson of Visit Sweden. Highlight it, or confuse passing aliens?

What’s next? A Starbucks on Mars? Let me know your thoughts.

/PRNewswire/ -- At exactly 01:11 AM (UTC-5), on 15 January, a little piece of Sweden will boldly go where no red cottage has gone before. History is about to...

01/11/2025

German footwear icon Birkenstock is taking alleged “copycat” rivals to court, claiming its cork-soled sandals qualify as “applied art.” As reported in *The Guardian*, Birkenstock argues that models like the Arizona and Boston Clog deserve copyright protection akin to works of artistic design, citing precedents like the Porsche 356 and Bauhaus-inspired furniture.

Birkenstock’s position raises eyebrows—and questions. Have they never heard of patents? Isn’t copyright supposed to cover this already? Still, I was intrigued to learn that copyright law has previously recognized certain functional designs as art. Apparently, “wearable art” isn’t just a metaphor when it comes to German courts.

> “Under copyright law it has been recognised for decades that outstanding designs of everyday objects can also be protected by copyright,” said the company’s lawyer, Konstantin Wegner.

So, are Birkenstocks just sandals with great branding—or bona fide art for your feet?

German maker of fashionable cork-based footwear files three lawsuits alleging copyright infringement

01/11/2025

Art fairs are evolving, and Gaston La-Gaffe’s article on FAD Magazine highlights how digital tools are reshaping the space. By blending virtual and physical experiences, organizers are expanding access, offering hybrid models that include features like virtual viewing rooms and augmented reality. These innovations bring the art to enthusiasts who might not be able to attend in person, ensuring broader engagement without losing the essence of the traditional fair.

What stood out to me is how these changes are chipping away at the old exclusivity model. Art fairs used to thrive on scarcity—limited access, limited time—but now they’re embracing openness. This doesn’t diminish their importance; it redefines it to include more voices and perspectives.

> "Using digital platforms to showcase art means organizers can create continuous engagement opportunities throughout the year."

Will these digital shifts lead to a richer cultural exchange, or is something irreplaceable still lost in translation?

Art fairs have always been one of the best ways to bring together collectors, enthusiasts, galleries, and artists. Their dynamic, vibrant space has

01/11/2025

Hephaestus Analytical’s recent acquisition of the scientific art analysis firm ArtDiscovery, as reported by *ARTnews*, shifts the dynamics of art authentication. With this merger, the AI-driven company gains access to ArtDiscovery’s extensive pigment database, spectral libraries, and seasoned team of conservators. The goal? To set “the world’s highest evidentiary standards in art authentication,” according to Hephaestus CEO Denis Moiseev.

What stands out to me is the direction of this acquisition. It’s not the traditional art analysis firm adopting AI tools—it’s the AI company acquiring human expertise and their knowledge base. This reversal signals something larger about the balance between technology and human skill in fields like authentication.

> “Joining Hephaestus feels like we are catching up with the digital world,” said Nica Gutman Rieppi, managing director of ArtDiscovery. “We are now able to…provide our customers with definitive answers, all in less time and with even greater accuracy.”

Are we looking at a future where AI companies become the custodians of human expertise?

Hephaestus Analytical, an AI art authentication company, has merged with the analysis firm ArtDiscovery.

01/11/2025

The New Yorker’s piece, *“A City on Fire Can’t Be Photographed”* by Dan Piepenbring, examines why images of disasters, like the fires in Los Angeles, fail to endure. The article argues that these photographs no longer serve as lasting symbols—they’re consumed and discarded by our relentless demand for newness. They convey urgency but rarely invite deeper reflection, making them fleeting artifacts of devastation rather than contemplative works of art.

This idea resonates deeply. Our ways of seeing, as Piepenbring suggests, feel inadequate. Fires, hurricanes, or floods—all these disasters blur together in our newsfeeds, their profound meanings reduced to scrollable content. As someone who values art’s ability to make us pause, I wonder if we’ve lost the patience to truly sit with these images and let them disturb us, as they should.

> “These photographs and videos won’t last... They are victims of an unremitting public need for novelty. The meanings of these images... do not invite their use as objects of contemplation.”

The question nags: Have we trained ourselves to skim tragedies, or has the sheer volume of them made us numb?

The images of a burning Los Angeles won’t last, simply because our ways of seeing are inadequate to our predicament.

01/10/2025

Sasha Mingia’s “Erased Reality” is a striking photo series featured in an article by Arseny Vesnin. Mingia’s work, assembled in 2022 from her archive of 2010s-era photographs, erases familiar details from scenes in Abkhazia and a defunct Moscow amusement park. The result? Spaces that feel like half-formed memories, exploring themes of loss, forgetting, and how we interpret the past. Her project also stirs dialogue about the impact of gaslighting on memory and perception.

Looking at her images, I’m reminded of when I first started photography with pinhole cameras I built myself. With no viewfinder, every shot was intuitive and imperfect. The long exposures and unpredictable results created photographs that felt organic—and strangely alive. Mingia’s work carries that same deliberate mystery, where what’s missing is just as important as what’s left behind.

> “Reality is a ghost. It’s like having a dream in which very familiar places and events from the past are dreamed deserted.”

When memory becomes subjective, does it distort truth—or create a new one altogether?

The “Erased Reality” photo project is a visual meditation on memory and perception. In this series, Sasha Mingia reimagines the human concept of reality by erasing familiar details and leaving only fragments that serve as a bridge between the visible and the remembered.

01/07/2025

Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Bradford, and Stanford are using AI to challenge long-standing assumptions about iconic art. As reported by *CNET*, their algorithm analyzed Raphael’s *Madonna della Rosa*, revealing that while most of the painting aligns with the artist’s style, St. John’s face likely isn’t Raphael’s work. Instead, it may belong to Giulio Romano, one of his pupils. The AI achieved this by training on verified Raphael works, examining features down to the brushstroke with a 98% accuracy rate.

This isn’t the first time AI has outperformed human experts in authenticating artwork. Auction houses have embraced similar tools to validate pieces, but these findings show AI’s potential beyond the commercial realm. It’s intriguing—and perhaps unsettling—to see technology rewrite parts of art history.

> “It’s fascinating how algorithms can spot inconsistencies that even the most experienced eyes might overlook, challenging our collective assumptions about the great masters.”

If AI keeps revealing cracks in art’s origins, how might that reshape what we trust and value in masterpieces?

The inconsistent style of St. John's face in "Madonna della Rosa" has been a talking point among art historians for years.

01/07/2025

E Ink’s collaboration with PocketBook and Sharp, as reported by The Verge, has introduced the InkPoster, a low-power digital frame using Spectra 6 e-paper technology. With vivid colors, three size options, and a battery life reaching up to a year, this device allows users to display or rotate curated artworks and personal images via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Unlike traditional screens, it lacks screen lighting, creating a more natural presentation suitable for any space.

I’m thrilled about how products like this could redefine art collecting. > “The idea that you buy a piece of art for a small studio apartment, for example, would fill up that apartment with only very few pieces. I think the future of collecting relies in part on a more flexible way to display a range of artworks that can change on occasion or can rotate.”

Could the InkPoster finally make collecting more accessible—and more sustainable—in an increasingly digital world?

An e-reader for art.

01/07/2025

A recent piece in *EuropaWire* highlights findings from the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project. The survey of 2,000 global participants reveals a growing appetite for virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) museum experiences. The data suggests these technologies could make cultural collections more accessible, especially for the 90% of artefacts typically in storage, while drawing younger audiences into these digital spaces.

Here’s what intrigues me: the study points to a clear shift in how cultural institutions might evolve. Younger audiences, specifically ages 25 to 34, appear eager for immersive, tech-forward experiences. But I can’t help but wonder—will museums fully embrace this opportunity, or will they treat it as a side project?

> "A global survey is always fascinating, but with only 2,000 participants, it feels like a snapshot rather than a full picture. Still, the trends are undeniable—people want more immersive access to cultural heritage."

How do we balance technological expansion with preserving the intimacy and authenticity of art?

(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted as part of the University of Glasgow's Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project has revealed strong public interest in usin

01/05/2025

Mexico City-based artist Alexis Mata takes the imperfections of the digital world—glitches, pixelation, and visual artifacts—and reimagines them as bold, oil-based compositions. As highlighted in *The Hole's* exhibition coverage, Mata’s work bridges the digital and analog, challenging us to see technological “errors” as intentional visual statements.

What stands out to me is how Mata’s paintings celebrate what modern tools like AI and Photoshop try to erase. I remember the painstaking process of manually enlarging digital images, layering noise diffusion step by step—an effort to counteract imperfections. Mata flips that script entirely.

> *“His work transforms digital artifacts into intentional artistic elements, using bold colors and traditional oil painting techniques to elevate these ‘imperfections’ into compelling visual statements.”*

Are we too focused on perfection in technology, missing the creative opportunities imperfection offers? What do you see when you zoom into a flaw?

Exploring how Alexis Mata’s glitch-inspired oil paintings transform digital imperfections into striking traditional art

01/05/2025

Gillian Rose’s piece, *"What Gaming Engines Can Teach AI About Reality"*, dives into OpenAI’s Sora, the AI video generator, and its quirks—like floating spaghetti in a virtual piazza. While critics ridicule these oddities, Rose posits a more nuanced view: the marriage of AI and gaming engines like Unreal could close the gap between visual pattern recognition and real-world physics.

My take? Sora’s current flaws are less about failure and more about opportunity. Gaming engines, with decades of expertise in physics simulations, could make AI-generated videos not just coherent but deeply immersive. When I asked Sora to simulate my favorite dish at an Italian restaurant, the result—sauce mysteriously pouring from nowhere—was hilarious but also revealing.

> *"Floating spaghetti would follow gravity, and characters in AI-generated videos would behave naturally within their environments."*

So, are we on the cusp of AI tools that don’t just mimic but *understand* reality?

What Gaming Engines Can Teach AI About Reality

01/05/2025

The Designboom article highlights an anniversary celebration at The Shed for Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic "The Gates," originally installed in Central Park in 2005. This time, the project is reimagined with an AR installation, placing virtual gates throughout the park. While the tech is intriguing, my attention was drawn to something far more tangible: the original concept sketches and drawings by Christo, as featured in the article.

Never mind the VR spectacle—what struck me were Christo’s meticulous drawings. The bold orange arches, envisioned against the bleak, monochrome New York winter, feel as alive on paper as they must have in the park.

> "The juxtaposition of color and gloom in the sketches tells the story better than any augmented reality possibly could—it’s an artist’s genius distilled into graphite and ink."

Is it just me, or do we sometimes lose sight of the raw, original craft in favor of technological glitter?

Remembering the Legacy of The Gates The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, in collaboration with The Shed, Central Park Conservancy, NYC Parks, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, is marking the 20th anniversary of The Gates. This iconic 2005 public art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude transf...

01/05/2025

A recent study titled *“The Artists' Brain: A Data Fusion Approach to Characterize the Neural Bases of Professional Visual Artists”*, published in *Oxford Academic’s Cerebral Cortex*, offers a fascinating dive into how artists’ brains might function differently. Researchers are analyzing neural data from professional visual artists to uncover what sets their minds apart from non-artists. Is creativity, as we often feel, wired into the brain, or is it something else entirely?

My take? As an artist, I’ve sometimes wondered if the way I see the world—patterns in the mundane, colors in shadows—is just perspective or something deeper. Science seems eager to answer this.

> “Artists may have a different neural wiring when it comes to visual processing and imagination, but what if that’s something anyone can cultivate?” This study hints at possibilities beyond innate talent.

Do you think creativity is born or built?

Artistic creativity relies on complex perceptual, cognitive and motoric functions, yet the specific neural characterization of being an artist remain incompletely understood. To fill this gap in the literature, the present study aims to characterize the gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM) contrib...

01/04/2025

Slap in the middle of London’s financial district, *The Observatory* brings two interactive installations, “Harmony 2.0” and “Soul Paint,” blending art and neuroscience to explore emotion and mindfulness. As reported by *Secret London*, these experiences use EEG headsets and VR to create art in real-time, shaped by visitors’ brainwaves and movements, while supporting the mental health charity CALM.

What strikes me is how these projects shift the focus back to humanity. Unlike AI-generated content, which often feels detached, these works place human emotion and collaboration at the center. This isn’t technology for its own sake—it’s a tool for connection and introspection.

> My "Spidey sense" goes up when tech is used in ways that feel deeply human. In an era drowning in AI-generated slop, this kind of communal, human-driven art feels like a much-needed distinction.

Is human-centric art the antidote to our saturation with machine-made creativity?

A free-to-visit immersive art and VR experience is landing in London this month to encourage wellness and emotional exploration.

12/30/2024

Americans for the Arts recently released their 2023 public opinion survey, as reported by *The Art Newspaper*. It highlights that 79% of Americans attended arts or culture events this past year, and nearly half created or shared art themselves. The findings affirm that the arts enrich personal well-being, foster empathy, and even contribute to professional success—61% of workers said creativity directly impacts their job performance.

I’ve always wondered if art alone can mend cultural divides, but this stood out: creativity, across industries and roles, is broadly valued. That’s encouraging. It’s not just about making art—it’s about cultivating a creative mindset in everything we do.

> “The findings from this national public opinion study affirm the belief that we are better people with the arts in our lives,” says Randy Cohen of Americans for the Arts.

So, what’s your creative outlet, and how does it shape your world?

Americans for the Arts, an arts advocacy organization, has just released its largest public opinion survey on American attitudes toward arts and culture.

12/30/2024

Donald Trump’s Cabinet, stacked with Florida figures, brings the spotlight to what the *New York Times* describes as the state’s “peculiar mix of laissez-faire economics and moral conservatism.” It’s not just about political appointments; it’s about Florida’s distinct, sometimes bizarre, cultural footprint extending to the national stage.

When Florida man moves into the White House and surrounds himself with oligarch friends, we can expect more than policy debates. The Florida ethos—where tax breaks meet beachside moral outrage—raises questions about priorities. Should we brace for golden flamingos on the White House lawn, a nod to the opulence-meets-chaos energy the state so often embodies?

> “It’s a blend of free-market zeal and performative virtue politics that feels uniquely Floridian—and now, uniquely presidential,” writes the *New York Times*.

So, is this a cultural export or a political experiment we didn’t sign up for?

Donald Trump’s Florida-centric Cabinet picks will mean the state’s peculiar mix of laissez-faire economics and moral conservatism will define the administration.

12/30/2024

The Guardian recently explored how *Assassin’s Creed Unity* played a surprising role in discussions about restoring Notre Dame after the 2019 fire. While the game’s digital model of the cathedral is visually stunning, it wasn’t precise enough for actual restoration work. Instead, it was laser scans from 2015 by art historian Andrew Tallon—capturing over a billion data points—that became an essential reference for engineers.

What struck me here is how easily games like Unity grab the spotlight, even when the heavy lifting was done elsewhere. "Scans from professional engineers, not game developers, were the cornerstone for rebuilding. Yet, the idea that gaming could assist in restoration sparks exciting possibilities for where art meets tech—and highlights how much further tools like Unreal Engine still have to go."

Would you trust a video game to preserve your most cherished landmarks—or does this blur our sense of digital permanence?

'Assassin’s Creed Unity' boasts a detailed virtual model of the cathedral—but not detailed enough for the restorers of the building

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